Mid-Island Times (1/20/23)

Bethpage crowns middle school spelling bee champion

Town accepts applications for Hometown Heroes

The Town of Oyster Bay is now accepting applications for the 2023 Hometown Heroes’ Community Recognition Program. This initiative recognizes the service and sacrifice of the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces – both living and deceased – who are

current or former Town of Oyster Bay residents.

Banners bearing the nominated individual’s name, rank, photograph and area of service will be unveiled throughout selected park facilities across the Town of Oyster See page 11

Twenty-seven Bethpage students from John F. Kennedy Middle School took the stage on Jan. 6 to compete in a school-wide spelling bee. Hosted by Valerie Filbry, director of literacy and English Language Arts, along with seven teachers, the spelling bee was held after school in the John F. Kennedy Middle School auditorium.

Family and friends filled the audience to cheer on the

students as they showcased their spelling skills. The students who participated were the winners of their respective classroom spelling bee which was held in their English classes last month.

One by one, students walked up to the microphone and were given a word to spell.

If they spelled their word incorrectly, they were eliminated. As the competition continued, 27 spellers dwindled down to 13, seven, four,

three and then eventually the final two.

Eighth grader Anthony Miranda placed third in the competition, while seventh grader Karanpreet Singh took home second place. Eighth grader Zachary Kontorinis was crowned the spelling bee winner. Both Kontorinis and Singh will now move on to the regional spelling bee. The champion of the regional spelling

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The Town of Oyster Bay is accepting applications for the 2023 Hometown Heroes Community Recognition Program. Individuals and organizations can sponsor banners with the photo and name of armed service veterans that will be displayed throughout the Town.

Zachary Kontorinis (left) and Karanpreet Singh (right) will move on to compete in the regional spelling bee. Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

First half taxes due

Oyster Bay Town Receiver of Taxes

Jeffrey Pravato reminds residents that the First Half of the 2023 General Tax Levy was due on January 1, but can be paid without penalty through February 10. Please be certain to sign your check, payable to Jeffrey P. Pravato, Receiver of Taxes. Indicate your property’s S.D. Code, Section, Block, Lot, and Phone number on the check.

“The Town of Oyster Bay did not raise taxes for 2023, however, the General Tax bill also includes amounts for Nassau County and special districts. New York State Laws allows my office to provide taxpayers with a 40-day penalty free period from the date the tax is due during which payment may be made without penalty,” added Receiver Pravato. “After the 40 days, State Law requires a one percent penalty be added for each month the tax remains unpaid, retroactive to January 1st. Don’t delay, make your payment before February 10th and ensure you aren’t paying more out of pocket than you need to.”

Taxes can be paid in-person at Town Hall North (74 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay) and at Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road in Massapequa) daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. to assist residents and accept payments with either a check, cash or credit card.* Both indoor offices and walkup outdoor windows are staffed to assist the public. On February 9 and 10, both offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. When paying in person, residents are reminded to bring the entire tax bill.

Drop Boxes have been installed at both Town Hall North and Town Hall South for residents to make payments when the Tax Office is closed.

Residents who prefer to mail in their payments should send them to the Office of the Receiver of Taxes, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 117711539. Please be certain to sign your check, and make it payable to Jeffrey P. Pravato, Receiver of Taxes. Indicate your property’s S.D. Code, Section, Block, Lot and phone number on the check, along with your payment stub.

Residents should NOT write on, fold, staple or otherwise deface the tax stub as it can cause the computer system to reject the payment.

Taxpayers can access 2023 General Tax information at www.oysterbaytown.com. Residents may view tax bills, print out a hard copy, or pay taxes with an ACH check payment using a checking account for a service fee of $1.75 cents*, or by credit card for a much higher fee* charged by the credit card companies.

*Town of Oyster Bay receives no portion of this fee.

For more information on property taxes and/or payments, residents may call at (516) 624-6400 or email receiveroftaxes@oysterbay-ny.gov. Callers are requested to have the school district, section, block and lot numbers of the property in question available. This information is listed on the tax bill and on the property deed.

Skateboarder killed in crash

An eighteen year old boy was killed when he was struck by a car while riding his skateboard westbound on Cantiague Lane near Robbins Lane, according to Nassau County Police.

According to police, Gerrin Hagen,

of Long Beach, was hit by a 2012 Honda Pilot that was being operated by a 19 year-old male, who remained at the scene. No charges were immediately filed.

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Irish Family History Forum

Saturday of each month. Members have the option of attending remotely by Zoom.

On January 21, the society will present “Writing Family History With Writing Coach Lynn Palermo.”

Lynn Palermo will show you how to turn your research into entertaining, shareable stories. She will also provide the first steps for starting a family history narrative, as well as motivate you to turn your boxes of documents into a lasting legacy for future generations.

• 10 a.m.: Meet and Greet (light refreshments)

• 10 – 10:45 a m.: Ask the Experts (one-on-one with a genealogical expert)

• 11 a.m.: Guest Speaker

Writing coach Lynn Palermo.

The Irish Family History Forum (IFHF), a not-for-profit genealogy society, will meet on Saturday, January 21, at the Bethpage Public Library. The society meets in person on the third

Meetings are free and open to the public.

The Bethpage Public Library is located at 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage.

For more information and directions, visit: www.ifhf.org or email info@ifhf. org

Adopt a fire hydrant this winter

Winter is here and so are colder temperatures for the next couple of months. The Plainview Water District (PWD) would like to remind residents about the importance of keeping fire hydrants throughout the PlainviewOld Bethpage community clear of snow and other winter debris. Hydrants that remain free of snow and ice can save first responders precious time when responding to an emergency situation.

“The colder temperatures are here and serve as a great reminder to our residents and business owners of the importance of ensuring hydrants throughout the community are kept clear this winter,” said PWD Chairman Marc Laykind. “Keeping fire hydrants clear at all times allows the fire department to have uncompromised access in the case of an emergency.”

Residents are encouraged to “adopt” a nearby hydrant so there is a dedicated person responsible in keeping it clear during a snowstorm as well as reporting any potential issues. Clearing three feet of snow around the hydrant will allow firefighters to not only identify their locations with ease, but also provide uninterrupted access during a potential emergency.

“The POB community’s safety is our top priority, which is why we ask residents to not overlook the importance of this simple task,” said PWD Commissioner Andrew Bader. “We encourage residents to be aware of where the nearest fire hydrant to your home is and to do your part in helping keep our neighbors safe.”

The District is also asking its residents to consider providing assistance to any friends, family members, or neighbors who are not able to clear their own hydrants. Those who leave their homes for the winter season are asked to please notify a neighbor who can ensure a hydrant is still cleared in their absence.

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Children’s Museum sculptures support Ukraine

BY GARY SIMEONE

The Long Island Children’s Museum has a new monthly series called “AdvoKids,” which focuses on children learning to become advocates for themselves and others. For the month of January, the Museum has featured the artwork of a Massapequa preteen who has created three different sculptures to support the country of Ukraine.

Maureen Mangan, director of communications/marketing at LICM, said the Museum’s art gallery often features the artwork of children to encourage visitors to value and participate in the visual arts.

“Ryan’s exhibit sends an important message to visitors about the impact one person can have to make change and encourages children to think about causes that they believe in and how they can help,” said Mangan.

Ryan Hirschhorn, a sixth grader at Alfred Berner Middle School, said the idea for the artwork stemmed from a Valentine’s Day art project he worked on in his fourth grade class.

“At the time I had created these colorful hearts for my class, and my dad liked them so much he wanted to incorporate them into a small business of our own,” said Ryan.

Ryan’s dad, Jason, is president of Corinthian Cast Stone, which manufactures architectural cast stone products and sculptures.

In February of last year, during the early stages of the Ukrainian War, the father-son team set out to create giant scale hearts in the Ukrainian national colors of blue and yellow.

They spread out the hearts in the garage of their family home and got to work creating giant-sized aluminum

based sculptures.

Ryan said that his dad and a business partner assembled the hearts by sanding, priming and painting them and fabricating them to life-size scale.

They also produced a base for the heart sculpture, which includes the words “Make Art Not War” inscribed at the bottom.

“When my dad informed me that Russia had invaded Ukraine, it made me really sad inside and I wanted to do my part to help them anyway I could.”

Along with the giant heart sculpture, Ryan also created two additional pieces

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that are currently on display at the Museum.

He assembled a “Hearts Ukraine piece and a “Hearts Wall,” which is a 9x9 foot styrofoam wall that features plexiglass panels, LED lighting and Arduino interactive technology.

The LICM got wind of Ryan’s projects late last year and through a collaborative effort was able to get them on display throughout the month of January.

To find out more about Ryan’s project you can visit the website LICM. org. He also has his own online website, ryanhirschhorn.com

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The “Hearts for Ukraine” exhibit at the Long Island Children’s Museum.

Ryan Hirschhorn in front of one of his sculptures at the Long Island Children’ s Museum.

Hicksville’s pre-K lottery

deadline: Feb. 10

Hicksville Public School District is offering a full-day Pre-Kindergarten Program for the 2023–2024 school year. Children must be four years of age prior to Dec. 1, 2023, to be eligible to participate. Selection for this program is lottery based and requires the completion of an application. Applications for the lottery will become available on Jan. 3, 2023, and must be received by 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10.

Classes for the full-day pre-K program will be held from Monday through Friday and will follow the school district’s calendar. There is no cost to participate in this program. Families are responsible for providing transportation for their child. The curriculum follows New York State pre-kindergarten standards and is taught by New York State certified teachers.

Students will be selected for the program by a random lottery to be observed

by the district’s auditing firm. Requests to enter the lottery past the deadline are unable to be accommodated. Please check the Hicksville Public School website, www.hicksvillepublicschools.org, for the lottery date. Seats are limited, and placement is not guaranteed. Students must be a Hicksville Public School District resident to participate. For the 2023–2024 Pre-K Program, students’ birth dates must be between Dec. 2, 2018, and Dec. 1, 2019.

If you would like to enter your child in the pre-kindergarten lottery, please complete the online application no later than Feb. 10, 2023, by 3 p.m. To access the form please visit: https://www. hicksvillepublicschools.org/programs/ pre-_kindergarten.

If you have additional questions, you may contact the Pre-Kindergarten Department at 516-733-2371 or email preschool@hicksvillepublicschools.org.

Ladies Night Out benefits Boys & Girls Club

The Second Annual Ladies Night Out event will be held on Tuesday, March 14, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., at the Crescent Beach Club, in Bayville, to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich. The Crescent Beach Club is situated on one of Long Island’s most spectacular waterfront venues, providing an unparalleled experience and setting. The event co-chairs, Marie Bahnik and Michèle Bahnik Mercier, are planning an evening filled with great food, distinctive shopping, wonderful raffle prizes, and fun for all.

For a donation of $150 per person, the event includes a cocktail hour, sit down

dinner and dessert, raffles for exciting prizes and shopping boutiques. Unique and one-of-a-kind vendors will display their collections, including jewelry; men’s, women’s and children’s fashion accessories; home décor; specialty foods; and so much more.

The proceeds raised from this event will foster the enhancement of programs and further expand the services of the Boys & Girls Club of Oyster BayEast Norwich.

For further information, please call Denise Ribeiro, at 516-922-9285, ext. 14, or email development@bgcoben.com.

Artist of the Month on display at Syosset Library

Artwork by Xiandong Shi.

Syosset Library January Artist of the Month Xiangdong Shi uses paintings and multi-media works to highlight cross-cultural integration and conflict. His art focuses on his per-

ception of the things around him. Shi was born in 1972 in Luoyang, Henan Province. He received a doctorate in fine arts from Tsinghua University, Beijing, in 2005, and has exhibited extensively in Beijing and other locations. In 2001, he designed the commemorative stamps for the 21st World University Games. In 2019, he held a solo exhibition at the First Bank Gallery in New York City that attracted wide attention for its in-depth description of the living environment of overseas Chinese. Many of Shi’s works are in the permanent collections of institutions, including the Beijing Municipal Government and Chinese Academy of Sciences, as well as private collectors. Selected works will be on view in the Syosset Library Gallery through January.

Syosset Library is located at 225 South Oyster Bay Road in Syosset. For more information about programs, services, and hours, call 516-921-7161, or visit the library or the website at www.syossetlibrary.org.

This Week at the Syosset Public Library

Friday, January 20, at 1:30 p.m.

Friday Movie at the Library (IN PERSON)

Join us for an afternoon movie at the library. Check our website for the movie that will be shown. Go to syossetlibrary.org.

Thursday, January 26, at 12:00 p.m.

#AskALibrarian (ON TWITTER)

Join librarians from Syosset Library and around the world on Twitter for #AskALibrarian to receive reading suggestions based on your requests. Must have a Twitter account to participate.

Read a great book? Need a readalike? Looking for your next book club choice? Use #AskALibrarian in your tweet.

Thursday, January 26, at 2:00 p.m.

The Incomparable Mario Lanza (VIRTUAL)

Presenter: Richard Knox, retired teacher

From 1942 until his untimely death

in 1959 at the age of 38, the outstanding tenor voice of Mario Lanza thrilled audiences around the world. Through a variety of video and audio clips, this program will allow you to relive many of Lanza’s greatest performances from film, radio and television appearances. No registration needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Thursday, January 26, at 7:30 p.m.

Tattoo Museum Tour (VIRTUAL)

Presenter: Michelle Myles, co-owner of the shop

Grab a seat on your couch and join us virtually for a “tour” of The Daredevil Tattoo Museum in NYC! Michelle Myles, co-owner of the shop will chat about the history of tattooing on the Bowery and how New York City became the birthplace of modern American tattooing. Q&A to follow. No registration needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Bethpage HS hosts Science Research Alumni panel

Bethpage High School science research alumni returned to the school on Jan. 6 to speak to current science research students about what they are doing now.

More than 15 Bethpage High School alumni returned to the school on Jan. 6 to participate in the school’s first science research alumni panel. Current science research and AP Research students were invited to the special after school event to gain advice from the alumni who also went through Bethpage High School’s science research program.

Science research teacher Nicole

Dulaney opened the panel by warmly welcoming the alumni back and explaining the importance of this new event which the science research program hopes to make an annual tradition.

“The goal of the panel is to further strengthen our science research community and to establish a strong alumni network,” said Dulaney. “My hope is for current research stu -

Bethpage High School alumni introduced themselves to current research students.

dents to make connections with the alumni and learn about their journeys and how science research has helped shape them in their college and career choices.”

The alumni sat at a long table at the front of the room and introduced themselves to the Bethpage High School students. They shared their names, when they graduated Bethpage High School, where they attended or are currently attending college and if applicable, what they are doing as a career.

The current research students

had the opportunity to ask questions which ranged from topics about college life, overcoming obstacles and finding what career path you want to pursue after high school. The alumni shared valuable advice, reflecting on their own time in the school’s science research program and how it prepared them for college and beyond. The event was a positive way to connect current students and graduates together through their love of research.

Science research and AP research students from Bethpage High School asked alumni questions about college life, careers and more during the school’s first science research alumni panel.

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Bethpage High School hosted a science research alumni panel where former science research students shared their advice with current students.

Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

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Jericho students learn basics of tai chi

Jericho High School students participated in an Introduction to Tai Chi lesson with teacher Mike Pekor, who explained that tai chi is a slow motion, moving, meditative art for health, relaxation, and self defense.

“Imagine you’re walking on ice and you’re not sure if the ice will hold you,”

Pekor told the students. “You step gradually, slowly, and thoughtfully.”

The students learned some basic movements from the Tai Chi Form, and participated in a balance exercise called Push Hands.

Photos by Denise Nash

Many students plan to continue their tai chi journey.

They participated in a balance exercise called Push Hands.

The students learned the basic moves of tai chi.

The students enjoyed working together.

Upcoming Events at the Jericho Public Library

Thursday, January 19

7:00 p.m.: Chinese New Year Bilingual Storytime (Ages 3–5)Together we will enjoy stories in both Chinese and English as we celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.

Friday, January 20

10:30 a.m.: Jump for Joy (Ages 18 Months to 5 Years) - Come to this lively program of music and activities for you and your child.

2:00 p.m.: VIRTUAL : Great Performers with Marc Courtade: Joel Grey - Master of CeremoniesJoel Grey is an actor, singer, dancer and director best known for his portrayal of the Master of Ceremonies in “Cabaret.” Grey began acting at age 9 at the Cleveland Playhouse. He is one of ten people to have won both the Tony Award and Academy Award for playing the same role on Broadway and film. His seven-decade career continues as director of the acclaimed stage production of “Fiddler on the Roof” in Yiddish. The multi-talented Joel Grey remains a respected talent and a symbol of elegance and class.

Saturday, January 21

2:30 p.m.: Teen: Arts & Crafts - Bring your imagination and we will provide the art supplies! Paint, colored pencils, paper, and an assortment of other art supplies will be on hand for you to use in creating your own masterpiece. The only requirement is that you have fun!

Sunday, January 22

2:00 p.m.: IN-PERSON : An Afternoon of Music with Cross IslandJoin us to welcome back Cross Island cellist Suzanne Mueller, pianist Elinor Abrams Zayas and special guest clarinetist Joseph Rutkowski. The program will be an eclectic melange of trios and duets spanning centuries and styles, blending beloved masterpieces with surprising discoveries. Composers will include Leonard Bernstein, Max Bruch, Cole Porter, Florence Price, Franz Schubert.

Tickets are required. Two tickets per person. Non-ticket holders will be seated as space allows.

Monday, January 23

5:00 p.m.: Tweens: Python Programming (Grades 4–6)Python has become one of the most popular programming languages in the world in recent years. It’s used in everything from machine learning to building websites and software testing. Come to this program to learn more!

7:00 p.m.: HYBRID : The Psychology of Investing with Christopher & John Sasson from Janney Montgomery Scott in Garden City - Do your emotions affect your investment decisions? We will take a look at the concepts and decision making biases that affect investment performance. We will review how emotions and behaviors impact decisions no matter the

market. Some insights gained from understanding are becoming more aware of bullish and bearish behavior. Investing is for the long term not short term focus. Logical financial planning is reviewed and adjusted based on needs not responding to emotions or feelings.

Tuesday, January 24

2:00 p.m.: IN-PERSON : News Currents with Elinor Haber - Join Elinor to participate in an informal exchange about topics of the day -the international, national and local scene. We’ll focus on trends that affect us now and in the future. Bring your thoughts, issues and a friend to join in the discussion.

7:00 p.m.: Teen: College Admissions for the Class of 2024 and Beyond with C2 EducationGaining acceptance to the college of your choice has become increasingly competitive over the years. Our certified college counselors will provide you and your student with valuable advice on creating an academically competitive transcript, what’s important to college admissions counselors, the different components of a successful application, and many other strategies and tips for completing a successful and well-rounded college application.

7:00 p.m.: STEMtastic: Let’s Build a Snowman (Grades 3 to 6) - Do You Want to Build a Snowman? We’ll use creative chemistry to assemble this winter fellow!

Wednesday, January 25

10:30 a.m.: Smarty Pants Storytime (Ages 3 to 5 Years) - Have fun while learning about STEAM stories and activities.

2:00 p.m.: VIRTUAL : The Look of Broadway with Stephen Nachamie, Stage & Film Director

- We will take a look at innovations in stage design from the golden age of Broadway to this current season. We’ll look at the work of Oliver Smith (“West Side Story” ), Robin Wagner (“A Chorus Line,” “Dreamgirls”) and Derek McLane (“Moulin Rouge” and others). Stephen will take us on a trip to celebrate the look of Broadway!

7:00 p.m.: VIRTUAL : Teen Advisory Board Meeting - Do you want to get involved and help with planning future Teen programs and book purchases here at the Jericho Library? Join our Teen Advisory Board! We will meet once per month to talk about these things and more. Participants will earn 1 hour of community service credit.

7:00 p.m.: Art Workshop with the Village Artist: Paint a Winter Scene with Acrylics (Ages 8–12)

- The Village Artist is sharing her knowledge and skills in these workshops on the practice of art using different mediums. No prior art experience necessary!

Thursday, January 26

10:30 a.m.: Songs for Baby’s Day (Ages Birth to 30 Months) - Come and enjoy this literacy building, fun and educational musical storytime.

Town accepts applications for Hometown Heroes banner program

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Bay in the months leading up to Veterans Day in November. Any interested individual or organization who would wish to sponsor a banner can remit $75 to sponsor the production of a banner. No profit is made from this program. Once the banners are displayed, the Town will maintain the banners, and will remain on display until Veterans Day, where they will then be taken down

to avoid any inclement winter weather and returned to the service family or their loved ones. Those who sponsored a banner last year are reminded to submit a new application in order to be included in the 2023 season. Applications must be received by March 10, 2023.

For more information on how to sponsor a banner, visit www.oysterbaytown.com/herobanners to download or submit an application, or call (516) 797-4121.

Bethpage crowns middle school spelling bee champion

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bee will be awarded with a one week, all expenses paid trip to Washington

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Zachary Kontorinis placed first in John F. Kennedy Middle School’s spelling bee.

D.C. where they will train and compete against other national finalists.

Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Karanpreet Singh placed second in John F. Kennedy Middle School’s spelling bee.

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New York Skier’s Benefit From $552 Million Investment in Winter Tourism

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This week, Lake Placid, New York is hosting the FISU World University Games, welcoming 1,443 collegiate-athletes plus coaches and fans from more than 540 universities and 46 nations, competing in 12 winter sports including skiing and snowboarding, curling, figure skating, ice hockey and speed skating. It is an opportunity to showcase to the world the state’s world-class Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) facilities, enhanced with a six-year, $552 million investment to help maintain the region’s standing as a world-class winter sport destination fitting for an Olympic-sized event, for the lasting benefit of winter visitors.

Special events like the games that spark additional travel generate even more spending in restaurants, hotels and businesses, supporting jobs in a hospitality industry still rebuilding in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. State-supported ORDA venues are open year-round for events, athlete training and recreation. Coming next this winter: the World Cup in Ski Jumping, NCAA Alpine and CrossCountry Skiing Championships, Synchronized Figure Skating World Championships. The Bobsled Skeleton World Championships will follow in February 2025, and IBU Biathlon Cups are planned in February and March 2026.

Last winter, New York welcomed 68.5 million visitors, generating more than $16.1 billion in direct visitor spending.

New York State has made significant investments in the North Country totaling $552 million over the last six years in preparation for the World University Games and ongoing support for the competitive sports infrastructure and regional tourism. Investments have helped to renovate facilities owned and operated by the Olympic Regional Development Authority, such as the $104 million renovation of the Lake Placid Olympic Center and the $7 million overhaul of the Saranac Lake Civic Center.

The improvements are a legacy that will be enjoyed by New York’s skiers and winter visitors for years to come.

ORDA has been steadily improving the snowmaking infrastructure throughout its ski areas, particularly over the last ten years. These upgrades have increased the efficiency of snowmaking operations, allowing for the mountains to open terrain

faster, and earlier in the season when temperatures allow. The modernized systems, which utilize energy more effectively, also are a key part of ORDA’s award-winning sustainability initiatives: solar energy at the alpine venues, state of the art snowmaking equipment that significantly reduces water and energy use, EV charging stations, e-zambonis and hybrid grooming equipment, LED lighting.

Enhancements at ORDA Venues

Gore Mountain: New this season is Backwoods, an intermediate trail that begins at the top of Burnt Ridge Mountain and parallels the Barkeater Glades. The trail ends uphill of Roaring Brook Bridge and provides faster and more direct access to Little Gore Mountain and the North Creek Ski Bowl. Over 230 high-efficiency snow guns have been installed. For the FISU Games, crews developed sanctioned slope-

style and boardercross courses, enhanced snowmaking and widened the terrain. The FIS-certified race trail, Echo, was also bolstered with increased snowmaking to accommodate the venue’s busy calendar of alpine events and recreational skiers and riders throughout the season. (goremountain.com,  Gore Mountain Snow Report)

Whiteface Mountain: New this season is the Ausable Run, a beginner trail off the Warhorse Quad lift, and Yellow Dot, an expert trail connecting the top of Victoria to Lower Skyward. Whiteface installed 35,000 feet of new pipe, 160 high-efficiency snow guns, 245 new hydrants, and added two new Pisten Bully groomers. After hosting Lake Placid 2023 FISU Winter World University Games alpine competitions, Whiteface will host the NCAA Regionals and National Championship in Alpine, the Empire State Games and other regional races. The mountain will be open to the public during the event dates for skiing and riding, and spectators can view the events in the newly designed Andrew Weibrecht Finish Area. Additional improvements to the race area include enhancements to the Freeway lift, timing and radio systems and power to the finish building. (whiteface.com,  Whiteface Mountain Snow Report)

Belleayre Mountain installed 60,000 additional feet of new pipe, a new snowmaking pump and added 300 high-efficiency snow guns. A new retail space relocated upstairs on the main floor of Discovery Lodge provides guests with a renewed shop-

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New York Skier’s Benefit From $552 Million Investment in Winter Tourism

ping experience with a view. (belleayre. com,  Belleayre Mountain Snow Report.)

Mt. Van Hoevenberg: The Mt Van Hoevenberg transformation was completed in 2020, providing a world-class facility and 5 km of World Championship-rated cross-country skiing trails for training and racing. The trails carry tremendous snowmaking power, from the number of high-efficiency snow guns and hydrants to its reservoir capacity, providing stateof-the-art snowmaking for a Nordic Center. Thanks to the state’s investment, ORDA will host multiple World Cup competitions. Mt Van Hoevenberg was awarded the International Biathlon Union (IBU) Cup for 2026. This is in addition to the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) World Cup in Bobsled and Skeleton taking place at the Mt Van Hoevenberg Sliding Center December 16-18, and at its sister venue, the Olympic Jumping Complex, the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup will return this winter, February 10-12, 2023. For non-competitive athletes, Mt. Van Hoevenberg offers some of the most exciting opportunities to feel like an Olympian: a state-of-the-art combined skeleton and bobsled track and North America’s longest mountain coaster, The Cliffside Coaster, and 50 km of cross country skiing trails. You can even try your hand at the biathalon. There is also a new Mountain Pass Lodge. (mtvanhoevenberg.com, Mt Van Hoevenberg Snow Report)

The SKI3 Season Pass provides the greatest flexibility and savings for skiing and riding at Whiteface, Belleayre, and Gore. Single day tickets are also at the lowest prices of the season and should be purchased in advance to secure desired days this winter.

Information on skiing and other winter activities statewide is available at  iloveny.com/winter and  iskiny. com. Get updated downhill and cross-country ski reports for all of New York State at 800-ILOVENY and linked on iloveny.com

Parks & Trails NY Opens

Registration for 25th Anniversary Cycle the Erie Canal Adventure, Inaugural Hudson Valley Trip

Meanwhile, Parks & Trails NY is properly showcasing its most significant success in advocacy for repurposing disused rail lines into bikeways, multi-purpose recreational trails and greenways: the Empire State Trail. The network of 750 miles of multi-purpose trails and marked roadways includes the 350miles of the Erie Canalway and 400 miles of linked trails stretching northsouth, from Battery Park at the tip of Manhattan to the Canadian border.

PTNY is now accepting registrations for its 25th Anniversary Cycle the Erie Canal 2023, eight-day, 400-mile adventure from Buffalo to Albany, taking place July 9-16, and its Inaugural Cycle the Hudson Valley Bike Tour, a seven-day, 200-mile adventure on the newly completed sections of the Empire State Trail, from Troy south to Battery Park on the tip of Manhattan, setting off July 29.

Cycle the Erie Canal

This year, the Cycle the Erie Canal ride – a supported camping trip - returns to its full complement of 650 riders. There are two options: an 8-day tour from Buffalo to Albany and a 4-day option from Buffalo to Syracuse (4-day capped at 100 riders).

The 400 mile route follows the legendary Erie Canal passing locks and aqueducts and winding through historic villages and rural farmlands. Along the way, cyclists enjoy some of the finest scenery and biking in the country as they ride tour through 400 years of history. Covering between 40 and 60 miles per day (mostly flat), cyclists travel along the Erie Canalway Trail, the east-west axis of the statewide 750-mile Empire State Trail.

Designed as a supported camping trip, accommodations are provided with showers, toilet facilities, some with pools or lakes for swimming; eight breakfasts

and six dinners; two refreshment stops along the route each day. Also provided: Cycle the Erie Canal t-shirt; baggage transport; SAG wagon and mobile mechanical support; daily maps and cue sheets; painted and arrowed routes; pre-departure info packet including training trips.

But what makes the ride and the experience even more enriching are the special programs including evening musical entertainment and historical presentations; guided tours of the Canal, historic sites, museums and other attractions including the Women’s Rights National Historic Park, Erie Canal Museum and Village, Fort Stanwix National Monument and a boat tour through the Lockport locks; a kick-off reception and end-of-tour celebration.

Other amenities available (at additional fee) include fresh daily towels, gourmet morning coffee, tent and air mattress rental and set up (for those who don’t want to pitch their own tent). Shuttle transportation to the start in Buffalo (the night before the ride begins, July 15, from Albany) or back from Albany to Buffalo at the end, is also available.

Safety protocols are in place (see  2023 COVID Policy). Find the answers to questions at the  Cycle the Erie Canal FAQ page.

To register, visit  https://www. ptny.org/cycle-the-erie-canal/annual-bike-tour/register

Inaugural Cycle the

Hudson Valley Bike Tour

Parks & Trails NY also is hosting its inaugural Cycle The Hudson Valley bike tour, taking advantage of the new Empire State Trail that traverses the entire north-south length of the state, from Canada down to the tip of Manhattan. This trip starts midway, in Troy, on July 29 and follows the Empire State Trail 200 miles south, ending in the Big Apple a week later. This seven-day fully-supported tour is limited to the first 300 cyclists who sign up.

Daily routes average 30-50 miles with additional mileage options for riders wanting more. The route is 63% paved

Protein and Working Out

BY CHARLYN FARGO

If your New Year’s goal is to get into the habit of working out, you might be wondering if you need to eat more protein.

The best answer is perhaps not eating (SET ITAL) more (END ITAL) protein, but spreading the protein you do eat throughout the day. Timing matters.

But first, how much protein do we need? The Dietary Guidelines recommend 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight, regardless of age or activity. For a 150-pound person that would be 54.5

grams of protein; a 180-pound person would need 65.5 grams of protein.

If you want to build muscle, you may want to look at consuming a little more protein: 1 gram per kilogram of body weight, or 68 grams for a 150-pound person and 81 grams for a 180-pound person. The exact amount you need depends on several factors, such as age, weight and activity level. Protein needs can be as much as 1.2 to 2 grams of protein per kilogram of weight, according to the American College of Sports Medicine.

Not only is protein important for sculpting muscles, but it’s also critical for preventing muscle loss that occurs naturally as we age -- up to 1% a year after middle age sets in.

Losing muscle mass can have consequences of reduced mobility, increased risk of falls and decreased quality of life. We know that muscles need protein to maintain their size and strength. If we don’t eat enough, especially later in life,

and 13% crushed stone dust trail, with 24% on road, and will take bicyclists through the cities, villages, countryside, and parklands of the scenic Hudson River Valley.

On the second night of Cycle the Hudson Valley, the tour rolls into the village of Hudson, which has become quite a mecca for art galleries and boutique shops. The group spends the next two nights in Kingston, the state’s first capital, where George Clinton was sworn in as the first Governor almost 246 years ago to the day that the group will be in town On the lay-over day, cyclists can explore an optional loop, stroll through the  Kingston Stockade District (on the National Register of Historic Places) or visit the  Hudson River Maritime Museum

On Day Four, cyclists ride over the immensely popular Walkway Over the Hudson, an elevated multi-use park that spans 1.28 miles and soars 212 feet above the Hudson River, into Poughkeepsie on the eastern shore. Shuttles will be available to take cyclists to visit the FDR Home and Library and the renowned Culinary Institute of America. The next day’s countryside ride ends in the charming hamlet of Carmel.

The last overnight brings the tour close to NYC. The last day’s ride along the Hudson River Greenway offers river views most of the way, ending at Battery Park with a stunning view of the Statue of Liberty. Cyclists can visit the 9/11 Memorial Pools, or book a trip to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. There’s also a superb National Museum of the American Indian, part of the Smithsonian, housed in the historic Alexander Hamilton  US Custom House at One Bowling Green, across from Battery Park.

Visit Cycle The Hudson Valley for more information, or email HudsonTour@PTNY.org

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What’s great about this cool Winter season

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

In its own way, each season has its strong points. Autumn has always been my favorite season but there are certainly plenty of things to like about winter. After Christmas, when many places and schools are closed for well-deserved breaks, I think about the foods my family and I love plus the places we like visiting when there is a chill in the air. Sometimes, if we’re lucky, a beautiful snowfall begins and at the first sign of snow I close my eyes tightly and make a wish. Each winter I am reminded of certain things.

An Ingenious Idea

Each winter I think about ice hockey and when I think about hockey, I think about how Frank J. Zamboni, Jr. was clever enough to invent a machine called the Zamboni Ice Resurfacer. That machine has made cleaning the surface of ice hockey and ice-skating rinks much more efficient. I’ve stood at games inside the Nassau Coliseum and Madison Square Garden watching the Zamboni at work. This machine makes cleaning the ice look effortless.

Born in Eureka, Utah, in 1901, Frank and his family moved to a farm in Idaho when he was one year old. It was on this farm that Zamboni developed his mechanical skills. After attending a trade school in Chicago, Frank Zamboni and his younger brother, Lawrence, opened an electrical supply business in 1922 in the Los Angeles suburb of Hynes. The following year he married and had three children. In 1927, he and Lawrence added an ice-making plant and entered the block ice business. They continued their ice business in 1939 but with refrigeration becoming increasingly popular, they opened an ice rink nearby. The machine shaves ice off the surface, collects the shavings, washes the ice and spreads a thin coat of fresh water onto the surface. In the early 1950s, Zamboni built them on top of Jeep CJ-3Bs and in later years he used a stripped Jeep chassis. People liked the machine so his company added a second plant in Brantford, Ontario, and a branch office in Switzerland. The term “Zamboni” is trademarked by his com-

pany. Figure skater Sonja Henie wanted a Zamboni in 1950 and in 1954, after the Boston Bruins became the first NHL team to use a Zamboni, other teams started requesting it. Frank Zamboni died in California in 1988 at age 87.

Doing Some Creative Projects

When I told a friend that I’d be watching my niece and nephew for a few days over the Christmas break last year she had a great idea. I should get a copy of the book called, “The Usborne Art Treasury,” published by Rosie Dickens in 2007, from my public library and see what creative projects were listed for kids. Leah’s suggestion was a good one - my niece, Emmy, eight, and nephew, Rick, seven, were well behaved but staying indoors because of the cold weather called for some creative projects they would enjoy. The book has 22 famous art works from around the world, along with instructions for art projects that can be done in the style of each artist. I had the kids look at the pictures and choose ones they would like to draw or paint. We did a simple version of each one and as they chose their paints and picked up their brushes, I could see they were happy about the challenge in front of them. Sitting at the kitchen table with newspapers placed on the counter, each one wore a kid’s apron and worked intently, asking for help from me only sporadically. For their ages, the kids’ versions of these famous paintings turned out well and when they were finished, I flipped to the page with a mobile and to another page with a bark painting. When Rick saw the bark painting, he ran his fingers over it and said, “That’s cool!” Emmy preferred her painting, a simple version of a house with trees and they were both pleased with what they had learned and what they had done. After cleaning up I gave them cups of hot chocolate. They added some mini marshmallows to their cups and stirred them all around then we topped off their drinks with squirts of whipped cream. They were happy and a cold winter’s day was brightened with artwork.

Having Some Family Fun

My friend, Ashley, was born and raised in Monongahela, Pa., and she

often tells her friends about what it was like living in western Pennsylvania, in such a cold part of the state. She recalls spending cold winter days having fun with her mom and her sister playing in a tent her parents had set up in the living room. It was the girls’ campout complete with flashlights, books and snacks. They often ended up telling ghost stories and making hand puppets with the shadows of their lights. Ashley’s family had a house facing the Monongahela River and as a youngster she quickly learned the river was 130 miles long and connected with the city of Pittsburgh. There she loved seeing the tall buildings and visiting the museums, the restaurants, etc.

One of the first things Ashley learned living so close to Pittsburgh is where the three rivers meet. The Allegheny

and the Monongahela rivers are famous and they meet at “The Point” to form the Ohio River. After marrying, Ashley and her husband moved to Pittsburgh and raised their family there.

Three Rivers Stadium opened in July 1970 and Ashley remembers taking her kids to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers play there plus the Pittsburgh Pirates in the warmer weather. On cold winter days she does for her kids what her parents often do for their family - they cook great big pots of chicken soup, wait for the snow to roll in and get out their sleds.

Chef Alexandra Guarnaschelli has said about the season of winter:

“Winter blues are cured every time with a potato gratin paired with a roast chicken.”

Be Prepared

BY TOM MARGENAU

I got an email from a woman who had recently filed for widow’s benefits. She was writing to tell me that the process went very smoothly, and her benefits started within weeks of her application. She said one of the reasons things went so well is that she had done her homework and was prepared with all the information the Social Security Administration might need, including a death certificate and copies of her marriage papers.

I thought I’d help other readers (who haven’t yet filed for benefits) be prepared for their eventual encounter with the SSA. So today, I’m going to write a column about when and how to file for Social Security benefits.

First, let me clarify the “when to file” part. If you are filing for widow’s benefits (as was the lady who sent me the email), you will almost always do that soon after the death of your spouse. But most readers will be filing for retirement benefits. And as I’ve said repeatedly in this column, I am not a financial planner. So, I really can’t advise you about the best time to start your Social Security retirement benefits. That’s a decision only you can make, perhaps after consulting a real financial planner.

I’m just an old retired Social Security guy. All I can do is explain Social Security rules to you to help you make that decision. In my book, “Social Security: Simple and Smart,” I have a whole chapter devoted to this topic. So, you might want to check it out. You can order the book online at Amazon.com.

Whether you make that decision on your own or with the help of my book or a financial planner, once you decide the month you want your benefits to start, many of you still want to know how far in advance you should file for those benefits. And that is the “when to file” advice I am offering in this column.

Let me begin by pointing this out. Your Social Security eligibility date is always a month, not a day. For example, let’s say you were born Jan. 28, 1957, and you want your benefits to start at your full retirement age. The full retirement age for people born in 1957 is 66 and 6 months. So, you will reach full retirement age on July 28, 2023. But the day you reach FRA isn’t really an issue. It’s the month that is key. In other words, your eligibility date isn’t July 28, 2023. It’s just July 2023.

The Social Security Administration recommends that you file three months before your eligibility month. So, if you wanted your benefits to start in July, you could start the ball rolling sometime in April 2023.

I used to advise people that there really was no need to rush because most Social Security retirement claims are very simple and the SSA would process them in literally a matter of days. So, in the past, I would have told people whose eligibility date is July that they could even wait until June if they wanted and there would

be a very good chance their first check would show up on time. But the fallout of the pandemic seems to have messed things up at the SSA. I’ve heard from so many readers who report to me about delays in either getting through to the SSA in the first place or in getting their benefits started. My motto for the time being is this: better safe than sorry. File your Social Security claim three months before your first eligibility month.

But don’t let me scare you. Once you contact the SSA, you’ve established what they call a “protective filing date” and your rights to benefits are guaranteed from that month forward. For example, let’s say you wanted your benefits to start in January 2023, but for whatever reason, you didn’t get around to filing your claim until January 25, 2023. Even though your claim might not finish processing until sometime in February or possibly even March, you will be paid back to January.

That’s the “when to file” message. About three months ahead of time would be ideal. Now let’s tackle the “how to file” issue.

Probably 90% of us have rather straightforward Social Security claims. That means you are just filing for your own Social Security benefits. In that case, I strongly recommend you file online at www.socialsecurity.gov. It’s simple and easy. I did so a few years back and it probably took me all of a half-hour to finish the process. Check the website yourself and see how easy it is.

If you do have a scenario that you think might be complicated (like trying to get a combination of retirement and spousal benefits), then you should probably do that in person. Call the SSA at 800-772-1213 to set up a phone or in-office interview.

And if you are filing for widow’s benefits, that must be done by phone or in person. Claims for widow’s benefits cannot be done online. That’s because there may be filing options a widow has that are more easily explained by talking to someone in person rather than dealing with a computer online.

What documents do you need to file for Social Security benefits? It depends on the kind of benefit you are trying to get. Think of it this way: you usually must provide some kind of evidence to support your eligibility for such benefits. For example, if it’s a retirement claim, you need to prove you are old enough to qualify. So, to do that, you need a birth certificate. If you are filing for spousal benefits, you need to prove not only your age, but you also need to show you are married to the person on whose Social Security record you are applying, most likely with a marriage certificate. If you are a divorced spouse, you’d also need to provide your divorce papers. If you want to apply for widow’s benefits, in addition to proving your age and marriage, you also need a death certificate. In all cases, SSA wants to see original copies of these documents,

or copies certified by the record issuer.

One document you don’t need is your Social Security card. I hear from panicky people all the time who tell me they are about to file for Social Security benefits, and they can’t find their SSN card. I tell them to relax. You do not need the card when you sign up for Social Security.

And speaking of Social Security numbers, many divorced women tell me they are pretty sure they might be due benefits on an ex-spouse’s Social Security record, but they don’t have the guy’s Social Security number and they are worried they won’t get the benefits without the num-

ber. In these cases, the SSA will be able to find the ex’s SSN. They might need some identifying information from you (like his name, date and place of birth, etc.), but you should be able to provide them with that.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon. com or other book outlets.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

What effect will Fed have on housing ‘23?

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

Over the next 3 months our real estate market will be impacted further over increased rates. With the proposed 1/2% increase in March by Fed Chair Jerome Powell we could see a further softening in the demand to purchase. It appears that higher rates will be held in place for a while until he sees inflation consistently coming down and is controlled. I do not see that his original 2% inflation target will be reached in the foreseeable future and most likely 4-5% might be more realistic. As per Vicinity Energy publication, natural gas and oil for heating have increased a staggering 525% since June of 2020 and not seen since 2008; but lately natural gas has moderated downward due to the warmer weather we have experienced so far this winter. The war in Ukraine, our short supplies and Liquid Natural Gas exports to Europe have caused major issues. Although prices have temporarily been reduced at the pump due to millions of gallons of oil being brought onto the market from our Strategic Reserves storage, and slower demand; prices will most likely increase as we head into the busier driving periods of spring and summer . With all the money given out during the Pandemic and the excessive spending and demand reducing the supply of consumer goods, contributing to supply shortages, and the effect of the war in Ukraine, prices have increased substantially over the last 18 months and have not decreased substantially in energy, food and the rentals.

It will take a while to know what will happen and will depend on several variables. How many future layoffs will occur in tech, retail and internet based and other industries? How much higher will interest rates go? When will the Fed pivot and lower rates? What impact on the housing industry have in adding continued pain to our economy when those who want to purchase are no longer able to; leading to less purchasing of consumer and commercial goods e.g. refrigerators, stoves, dish washers, microwaves, and construction and purchases, for cement, steel, wood, windows, etc. Less buying in turn will reduce our labor force further.

It is currently happening, even though more jobs are being created, the long term affects will take and be experienced maybe a year or two or more from today.

There is an inverse correlation between unemployment and inflation. Higher unemployment equals less inflation as there is less spending and lower unemployment produces more spending and higher inflation.

Consumer spending has added to increased personal debt. It’s getting worse for those living from pay check to pay check as they are now relying on their credit cards on a more regular basis to get by. Credit card debt has reached 866 billion in the 3rd quarter of last year representing a 19% increase year over year. What impact on the housing market, mortgages and foreclosures will it have?

Unlike the tragic 2008 debacle, the silver lining is that the majority of local homeowners, as well as those throughout the U.S. have gained substantial equity built up in their homes over the last few years; allowing them to stay above water and not walk away from their mortgage obligation, like the meltdown in the housing market in 2008.

However, for whatever reasons for those who may want to stay but financially cannot; they should try to sell while prices are still historically high, and demand is still apparently strong; and should be thinking and planning for alternatives. When you lose a job or business and cannot pay your mortgage and other debts it becomes very traumatic. It can be extremely difficult in thinking about what to do. Why wait for medical bills, loss of income and divorce which are the 3 major reasons that people declare bankruptcy. However, if you have sufficient or substantial equity then you could still be able to sell and still have a considerable sum of money to take with you. However, procrastination,

stress and no thought out plan and waiting to try to delay the inevitably will not be the best path to take. Unless you spend the time to create or have a logical and pragmatic plan, hoping and praying that your financial picture might improve just might be an attempt at futility.

If it is an absolute necessity and need to earn more income and are looking to stay put, then the most advantageous way is to determine and ascertain how to increase the necessary dollars; whether taking on a new job(s) or starting a side hustle by learning how to take the proper steps through online education in becoming more entrepreneurial.

Whether the Fed continues to increase rates or finally pivots will determine whether our economy heads into a hard recession in 2023 and beyond or maybe just continue a soft one as we have been experiencing since early 2022. We will find out over the next 6-12 months or longer. It appears that all the experts are split as to what will happen with their quality thesis backing up their propositions. Their reasoning provides merit to their conclusions. It is extremely challenging to truly determine who will be right or wrong.

One of the variables is the demand on housing and the increase in inventory. If demand were to decrease substantially, thereby aiding to continued and reduced sales activity and increasing our housing inventory, then this will contribute to lower prices (but not a crash, unless inventory were to increase above 8+ months) then a difficult and tougher recession would ensue. Inflation is slowing coming down and is approximately 6.7% (not factoring in energy and food), which really kicks it up to around 12%. Moreover, a decrease in consumer spending, which is 70% of our economy will occur as credit card debt becomes unmanageable and people stop their conspicuous and non-essential spending.

What the Fed does over the next

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Protein and Working Out

from page 2

our bodies will burn existing muscle tissue for fuel. Too little protein can also mean it takes longer to rebuild damaged muscles.

It’s important to eat foods rich in protein to keep muscles strong and healthy, like meat, fish, dairy, eggs, beans, lentils,

nuts, seeds and soy foods.

It’s also important to consume protein at every meal. This allows the body to use protein from each meal to repair muscles and build lean mass. A 2019 study in the journal Nutrients found that spreading protein throughout the day can increase muscle size and strength while reducing hunger.

The bottom line is nutrients -- protein, carbohydrates and fat -- become more important as we age and as we push our bodies to exercise. Nutrient-rich foods are important in every meal to fuel our bodies and workouts. Aim for your meals to include protein, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and lean dairy.

few months with interest rates and inflation, impacting many consumer’s situations which will have an effect on many family decisions going forward.

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Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.) and in 2022 has earned his National Association of Realtors “Green Industry designation for eco-friendly construction. He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to https://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.

Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Illinois. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD. .

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STARGAZERS

The Great Winter Hexagon

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of January 22-28, 2023

If you’ve ever quit an evening of stargazing in frustration because you couldn’t find a great bear, an archer or a winged horse in the sky, take heart. Neither can I.

Unfortunately, some beginning skywatchers expect to see such images among the heavens, but this is quite unrealistic because... well, let’s face it, folks... there are no pictures up there.

The fact is that the constellations look no more like their namesakes than the George Washington Bridge looks like the father of our country. The ancients likely used groupings of stars simply to represent important objects, animals and people, not necessarily to resemble them.

What we can see in a dark sky far from city lights, however, are stars -plenty of them -- and with some imagination, we can trace among them simple patterns. Astronomers call these “asterisms,” and some of the easiest to create are basic geometrical figures: triangles, arcs, squares and more.

There’s no reason to limit ourselves to stars within individual constellations, either; in fact, we can form one of the largest asterisms in all the heavens by using bright stars from no less than six constellations. This appears in our evening sky right now and is called the Winter Oval or Winter Hexagon.

To find it, look eastward after dark this week. There you will find the brilliant white star Sirius not far above the southeastern horizon. This star is often known as the “Dog Star” and is the brightest and one of the nearest of all stars in our sky. It will form our starting point for outlining the hexagon.

From Sirius, follow a line to the left until you encounter another fairly bright star: Procyon, part of Canis Minor, the little dog. Then continue leftward but begin heading upward. Here you’ll find two nearly equally bright stars: Pollux and Castor, the main stars in Gemini, the twins. Above these two lies another bright one: Capella in Auriga, the charioteer.

From Capella, slide to the right and downward, until you encounter the orange star Aldebaran in Taurus; don’t confuse it with the brighter planet Mars which happens to appear near this star right now. Aldebaran represents the “fiery red eye” of Taurus, the bull, staring angrily down toward Orion, the hunter. Dropping down even farther and to the right, you’ll encounter Rigel in Orion’s knee. Then, head back down to the left toward Sirius where our journey began.

Inside the Oval, not far from its center, lies another bright star that marks the shoulder of Orion. This is the red supergiant star known as Betelgeuse.

As the moon orbits the Earth it will soon appear to cross the stars of this

region. It will enter the hexagon near Mars on the night of Jan. 30 and will exit just below Pollux on Feb. 2.

All totaled, this huge asterism encompasses eight of the 18 brightest stars visible to stargazers in the Earth’s Northern Hemisphere, and this week, one planet and next week even the moon!

Once you’ve found the Winter Hexagon, perhaps you can search the sky for other geometrical figures, letters of the alphabet and punctuation marks. Periods don’t count!

Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com.

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LOST IN SUBURBIA Tuck, Tuck, Goose

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

We are having some conflict in our house.

No, it’s not about politics or religion or whose turn it is to take out the garbage.

It’s about something much bigger. It’s about how to fold a fitted sheet. This is how I do it:

Step No. 1: Take the corner of one side and tuck it into the corresponding corner of the other.

Step No. 2: Repeat the process on the other end of the sheet.

Step No. 3: Take all the corners and fit them into each other, fold over both of the uneven sides of the sheet to make a square, and then fold as you would a flat sheet.

This is how my husband does it:

Step No. 1: Take all sides of the fitted sheet and smush them together into a ball.

Step No. 2: Fold in half and smush

together to make a smaller ball.

Undoubtedly, you can see how our two ways of approaching this chore might result in some discord.

I have actually been trained in the fine art of fitted sheet-folding by my mother, who herself learned how to fold a fitted sheet by her mother, who folded a fitted sheet with military precision. My mother also taught me about hospital corners and the essential Designer Pillow Chop. If you don’t know what any of these things are then you clearly a) have not been raised by my mother, or b) are a normal person.

I would say that since the skill of folding a fitted sheet was handed down to me from multiple generations and results in a near-perfect folded fitted sheet, it must, in fact, be the right way to fold a fitted sheet, as opposed to my husband’s way, which he learned from a guy named Moose in a frat house.

Naturally, this is not the only way of doing things that we disagree on. I look

the other way when he loads the dishwasher with the dishes facing the wrong way. I try not to make a big deal when he hangs the toilet paper under instead of over. And I bite my tongue when he tries to wash the colors together with the whites, because in all instances he is trying to help with the household chores, and I am super appreciative of that. Really! But the sheet thing really bothers me. For whatever reason, I do kind of give a sheet about that.

In an effort to create a more harmonious marital environment, I decided it was my obligation to teach him the correct way to fold a fitted sheet so our linen closet would look more Marie Kondo and less men’s locker room.

So, the next time I did the laundry, we had a fitted sheet folding lesson. I showed him the way to fit all the corners into each other, make a square, and then fold neatly into a small rectangle. Then, I decided to take it one step further. I folded the flat sheet and put it

on top of the fitted sheet. Finally, I put both folded sheets into the pillowcase, and neatly tucked the rest of the pillowcase into the case itself. I stood back proudly with my arms outstretched, holding the complete sheet ensemble in my hands.

My husband, who had watched the entire thing with complete boredom, grabbed the next fitted sheet, found all the corners, dropped it on the floor, and then smushed the sheet into a ball. He did the same thing with the flat sheet, and then stuffed them both in a pillowcase.

...Which made it really easy to carry when I had to wash them all over again.

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Weather-related flight delays or cancellations are often the cause of much frustration. However, one timely storm nearly 80 years might just have paved the way for a beloved beverage.

In 1943, Joe Sheridan was working as a chef at the Shannon Airport in Ireland. According to the Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum, on one fateful night, a flight bound for Newfoundland was forced to return to the airport in Foynes due to inclement weather. Sheridan was called back to work that

Step One: Preheat your Foynes Irish coffee glass by filling it with boiling water for 5 seconds, then pour the water out.

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INDEX NO. 608483/2020

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS IN TAX LIEN FORECLOSURE

DB TL HOLDCO 2018 LLC, Plaintiff, -against-

KOSTADIN RISTESKI, VERONICA RISTESKI, CHRIS RISTESKI, JOE RISTESKI, if living and if he/she be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiffs, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or generally or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely, the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, successors in interest and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, successors in interest, and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiffs, et al, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action within twenty days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service or within thirty days after service is completed if the summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York.  In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. David P. Sullivan, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered Dec. 16, 2022 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office.

THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclosure a tax lien and to recover the amount of the tax lien covering the premises known as 3818 Windsor Drive, Bethpage, NY a/k/a District 26, Section 46, Block 574, Lot 17.

Plaintiff designates NASSAU County as the place of trial.  Venue is based upon the county in which the property a lien upon which is being foreclosed is situated.

Dated: New York, New York December 20, 2022

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, NJCC-NYS COMMUNITY RESTORATION FUND LLC, Plaintiff, vs. THERESA KEMERSON A/K/A THERESA TOSCANO, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Amending Caption, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 30, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 21, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 202 Roxton Road, Plainview, NY 11803. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, Block 565 and Lot 57. Approximate amount of judgment is $562,023.91 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 002693/2015.  Cash will not be accepted.  This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Richard L. Farley, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff

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Each student in Mrs (Danielle) Baker’s kindergarten class strives to be a star writer for the day. That is the term used for a select student who puts together a coherent sentence with the correct grammar and punctuation.

Baker said that the writer’s workshop follows the guidelines of the Columbia University Team Writer’s Program, and is meant to illicit proper sentence structure in students of all ages.

“It’s basically a model to help them figure out what a sentence looks like, with the correct punctuation, capitals in the right places and the appropriate spaces between words,” said Baker. “These are four to five-year olds just beginning to learn language and how to properly put words together.”

Lucy Vieco, an ENL (English New Language) teacher at the school, said the writers workshop has been a longtime program at the school and that the ‘star writer for the day’ kicked off in September.

“The students will write a sentence on something that interests them, like their favorite foods, a memorable celebration or about the friends they like to play with,” said Vieco. “It helps them grasp the basic elements of grammar and also supports learning in other areas.”

The teachers said they used the sentence, ‘Summer likes eating strawberries by the fireplace with her mom and dad,’ as a basic model for what a sentence should contain in elements.

“It’s a detailed sentence which contains all the necessary information, and allows the kids to see how an actual sentence should be put together as a whole,” said Baker.

The students are encouraged to draw an illustration to go along with the sentence’s they’ve written.

Earlier this month, parents and family members of students were invited to a writers workshop gallery wall, which displayed all the students writings and illustrations in the school’s hallway area.

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Kindergarten students proudly shared their writings during a recent Writer’s Workshop celebration for parents and special guests. Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

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